For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; 2 a prayer 3 of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. 4
57:1 Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me!
For in you I have taken shelter. 5
In the shadow of your wings 6 I take shelter
until trouble passes.
69:13 O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! 7
O God, because of your great loyal love,
answer me with your faithful deliverance! 8
69:16 Answer me, O Lord, for your loyal love is good! 9
Because of your great compassion, turn toward me!